Winter Danzfest

26 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY

Join us on Sunday, December 15th for our Winter Edition Danzfest!

With Special Guest Judge Elena Kryuchkova

Danzfest offers practice competition and showcase performances in 27 dance styles, from Newcomer to Open Gold levels. Students have an incredible opportunity to try new routines and test their dancing in a safe and supportive environment without the pressure or costs associated with traditional competitions.

We look forward to seeing you at this or one of our upcoming Danzfest events:

Spring Danzfest: April 6, 2025

Summer Danzfest: August 17, 2025

Highlights

⭐ All Levels of Experience Welcome: From beginners dancing in Newcomer to seasoned competitors in Open Gold, we invite all dancers to practice their competition and performance skills in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

⭐ Personalized Feedback: Get feedback in each dance style from our Champion guest judge Elena Kryuchkova.

⭐ Diverse Dance Styles: Test your dance skills in up to 27 dance styles, spanning American, International, and club dances.

⭐ Exclusive Videography: Receive a high-quality video of your dancing for personal review and bragging rights!

⭐ Community Performances: Perform routines or cheer your friends & instructors in Pro-Am, Am-Am, Solo, Group, and performances from Danznik’s professional team

⭐ Beauty Vendor: We recommend booking in advance!
Hair & makeup appointments available with Maria: 516-993-8771 / [email protected]

⭐ Apparel Vendor: Latin and Ballroom attire with EMA Design on site.

⭐ Win Prizes: Raffle draw for all attendees.

⭐ Live Broadcast: For friends and family who can’t attend in-person, we will livestream the event.

MORE INFO

✅ Venue & Transportation
We’re hosting Danzfest at our Westchester, NY location, a short train ride from NYC.
• 26 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY (Get Directions)
• Metro-North Hawthorne train stop is right beside the studio, easily reachable via Grand Central Station in Manhattan
• Free limited-parking on site
• Free commuter parking around the corner next to the park

✅ Resources
• Registration Information
• Heat Lists will be posted in December

✅ Photos / Videos
Are we allowed to take photos or record some of the dancing?
Absolutely! If you post on social media, please tag the studio (@danznikstudios) and use the hashtag #danzfest. We would love to see all your posts!
Photography from Past Events

Meet The Host

Nikolai Shpakov

Born in Kazakhstan, Nikolai Shpakov grew up in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk, in the Ural mountain region, the only child of an architect father and an attorney mother. He started dancing “before I learned how to walk,” he says, first Russian folk dancing, then jazz, and finally ballroom when... Read More

Elena Kryuchkova

Elena Kryuchkova began dancing at the age of nine. She started out as a gymnast and was invited to an Olympic Resort. However, Elena’s mother wanted her to try another form of sport: Ballroom dancing. At first, Elena was not for it and recalled the first lesson as being “so-so”.... Read More